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Immunological Effects of Silica and Related Dysregulation of Autoimmunity

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Naoko Kumagai, Hiroaki Hayashi, Megumi Maeda, Yoshie Miura, Hidenori Matsuzaki, Suni Lee, Yasumitsu Nishimura, Wataru Fujimoto and Takemi Otsuki

Submitted: 02 November 2010 Published: 26 October 2011

DOI: 10.5772/19218

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Autoimmune Disorders - Pathogenetic Aspects

Edited by Clio P. Mavragani

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Written By

Naoko Kumagai, Hiroaki Hayashi, Megumi Maeda, Yoshie Miura, Hidenori Matsuzaki, Suni Lee, Yasumitsu Nishimura, Wataru Fujimoto and Takemi Otsuki

Submitted: 02 November 2010 Published: 26 October 2011